â¢ ELEVATOR (noun) The noun ELEVATOR has 2 senses: 1. lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building. 2. the airfoil on the tailplane of an aircraft that makes it ascend or descend. Familiarity information: ELEVATOR used as a noun is rare.
Causes of nasal congestion. Congestion is when your nose becomes stuffed up and inflamed. Minor illnesses are the most common causes of nasal congestion. For instance, a cold, the flu, and sinus infections can all cause stuffy noses. Illness-related congestion usually improves within one week. Congestion that lasts longer than one week is often a symptom of an underlying health issue.
Nasal congestion occurs when the tissues lining the nose is swollen which is because of the inflamed blood vessels. If nasal congestion is not treated it can lead to hearing and speech problems. It may also lead to a condition known as sleep apnoea (causes one or more pause while breathing). Causes. The four main causes of blocked nose are: Infections: Common cold, flu, and sinus infection are all caused by virus infection. These viruses are transmitted by air which causes the nasal tissues to swell up.